Palm Tree Crooks

Can you believe someone has been stealing the Palm Trees off the Beltline in Historic West End??

A landscaping company has been spotted twice at 7AM on the White Street Beltline digging out our trees!! 😦

Thankfully Trees Atlanta and volunteers from Turner will be planting more trees along the Beltline this Saturday the 12th. We will start around 9:00AM (Near Brown middle school). If anyone wants to stop by and help out.

W.E.N.D has taken major steps to caught these crooks!!  I hope to have an update for you soon on us catching him/or HER!

Public Safety EmPower Alert from the Office of Atlanta City Councilman Ceasar C. Mitchell

July 30, 2009

Contact:  Contact Councilman Ceasar C. Mitchell at (404) 330-6052 or at ccmitchell@atlantaga.gov

 

 
Daytime School Day Curfew Up for a Vote

Dear Atlantan:
 
This summer has been extremely difficult for many of us who live, work and learn in Atlanta.  Our city is experiencing crime to the point where fear and frustration have become palpable.  I commend our Atlanta Police Officers for their tireless efforts to protect and serve the good people of Atlanta.  They are using every resource available to identify, capture and convict individuals who operate outside of the law.  I also strongly urge citizens to maintain a sense of calm and courage, but not complacency.

 

This week I resurrected legislation that continues my efforts to provide our police and communities with adequate tools and resources to make our city safer.  On August 17th, the Atlanta City Council will vote on an ordinance unanimously approved by the Public Safety Committee to impose a daytime curfew to keep school-age children off the streets during the middle of the school day.  Specifically, the ordinance prohibits minors age six (6) to sixteen (16) from loitering, wandering or playing in public places during the hours of 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Of course there are reasonable exceptions to this prohibition which are clearly delineated within the law.  While truancy laws are currently on the books and enforceable, this ordinance is intended to create accountability on the part of the parents of truants.  Multiple violations include the possibility a fine, community service and/or jail time for the parents or guardians of minors who are repeat violators the ordinance.  Enforcement of this ordinance is one of several clear and practical steps towards ensuring that Atlantans, both young and old, are better protected and our city is Safe, Clean, Green and Thriving.

It is always difficult to impose strict rules.  Yet, we must be realistic about what our fellow citizens, families and neighborhoods are facing with regard to crime.  Crime statistics and the personal stories of the unfortunate victims, reveal that too many young people are becoming involved in carjackings, robberies, burglaries, shoplifting and home invasions in broad daylight.  We cannot accept or tacitly condone the attacking of our seniors, teachers, residents, business owners and other law abiding citizens.

Let me be clear, this is not a condemnation of all of our city’s youth.  I am personally aware of numerous young people who are respectful of the law and are good citizens.  Similarly, this is not an attack on parents who are diligent in ensuring that their children are in school or otherwise accounted for during the day.  I interact with promising youth as I regularly visit schools throughout our city during the academic year.  To date, nearly 2,500 students and their parents have participated in my semi-annual College Prep Series which focuses on getting young people successfully admitted into college.  As well, I am not oblivious to the challenges many of our youth and their families face.  With a weak economy, limited employment opportunities and too few summer recreational programs, the potential for committing crime increases exponentially.  Still, this reality can NEVER justify criminal behavior.

To the parents of Atlanta, we need your help and support.  Before, above and beyond our teachers, principals and the police, the primary responsibility to direct, discipline and monitor a youth rests with that youth’s parent or guardian.  It is not too much to ask for a parent to be involved in and ultimately responsible for the whereabouts of their son or daughter during school hours.  Furthermore, the safety of our young people is a major reason I proposed the ordinance as it is designed to protect our children.  Properly supervised at school or home, our young people cannot be forced or influenced to participate in a violent crime, be arrested by the police, or worse, be themselves harmed by a fearful or frustrated victim.

Our greatest asset and source of inspiration are the youth of Atlanta.  Any action the City Council can take to prevent them from committing crimes, or being a victim of one, must be given serious consideration.  Only through bold leadership and decisive action can we reclaim our communities and streets.  Join me in this effort by participating in a neighborhood watch program and contacting the police when a crime or suspicious activity occurs.  Working together, and only together, will we succeed in protecting our youth and saving our city.

My neighborhood.. My neighbors..

.. today I lost something very important. So important, it warranted an email throughout my community for neighbors to help me search for it.  I have never felt so empowered within a community as I do in West End and Westview.   The amount of support, i.e. phone calls, emails, visits i received today was very over whelming…. to know that neighbors left their homes- went into the rain and got in their cars just to search- was heart felt.

 Thank You!!!

I can not stress this enough- if you are looking for a supportive, safe environment to live- you will find it HERE!  Come see what we have to offer.

www.WestviewAtlanta.com  and www.AtlantaWestEnd.com

Atlantans Together Anti-Crime Rally

Date: Monday, February 23^rd, 2009

Time: 5:00-7:00 pm

Where: McDonald’s Parking Lot of

Joseph E. Lowery BLVD/ MLK Jr. Dr.

ATAC’s Misson

ATAC is a single voice, promoting Atlanta efforts and bringing together organizations working towards a safer metropolitan area. By serving as a central informative resource, ATAC educates Atlanta citizens on crime in their neighborhoods and how they can be a part of the proactive force towards change and progress in urban safety

For more details please contact:

Jacook47@yahoo.com

www.atlantanstogether.org

Security Cameras; Neighborhood Watch

Intown South West communities ban together, fight and reclaim their neighborhoods!   Security Camera’s, the hot topic and weapon of choice, are working in conjunction with  faithful “granny in the window” techniques to help deter crime and police catch a thief.  While some remain skeptical of the new technology being introduced, others welcome with open arms.  All agree something must be done to deter criminal activity which is usually higher around the holiday season.

One thing is clear- crime is not taken lightly in these neighborhoods.  Neighborhood walks, Private security, foot patrol and reports on specific activity is in effect. We are watching YOU- watching us.

Criminals beware, Granny is watching, and for what granny can not see… “Smile, you’re on candid camera!”

*Special thanks to Chen of Beecher-Donnelly Community Association for his assistance, time and tutorial in helping West End go high tech!! 

All West End, Westview, Beecher-Donnelly, Booker T Washington and Asheview Heights residents interested in participating please contact me  or comment  for further details on how to get involved and your system.  Your inquiry will be sent to appropriate public safety officer, association chairs. Additional tutorials and presentations will be arranged.